Hams in Space: Contacting the International Space Station
When astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (sk), keyed down his 2 meter transceiver aboard the space shuttle Columbia on December 1, 1983, he became the first person to use Ham radio […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Sean Kutzko, KX9X
Amateur Radio News / Technical Articles
Technical Articles
Repeater Etiquette: Best Practices, Do’s and Don’ts
The local repeater is often where new Hams make their first contact. I recall feeling a bit nervous when I tuned in to my local repeater for the first time. […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Roving: More Grids Than You Can Shake a Yagi At
I’ve long been an advocate for operating on the Other Side of the Pileup. Taking your gear with you on vacation or a business trip gives you the opportunity to […]
HAM Radio 101
Promoting Ham Radio in Your Area
Ham radio is fun stuff! We enjoy building circuits, talking around the world without the internet, and developing our skills to be ready in case we’re ever needed for an […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
How to Predict and Track a Satellite Pass
Ham radio satellites are a wonderful addition to any Ham radio operator’s activity. Even Technician-class licensees have privileges that permit them to access 95% of the satellites currently in orbit. […]
Technical Articles
Low-Power Operating: How to Do More With Less
My Ham radio career began like many others. I got a used 100-watt rig, threw a dipole in a tree, and started making contacts. Then I got hooked on working […]
Technical Articles
Satellite Basics (Part 3): Upgrading to the Linear Satellites
It’s pretty amazing that with a dual-band HT and a relatively small antenna, Hams can communicate with each other via satellites orbiting overhead several times a day. But as good […]
Products & Product Reviews / Technical Articles
Ham Radio Antenna Options for Home and Portable Operations
Most Hams dream of giant towers with large rotatable antenna arrays perched on top. However, many Hams can’t put up such workhorses. Some common issues we run up against are […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
5 Tips on Etiquette and Good Manners on the FM Ham Radio Satellites
Manners are a good thing. They help us make a good impression and build our reputation at work, school, or any social gathering. We generally like hanging out with positive […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Full Duplex: The Key To Satellite Success
Satellite operating is one of the great activities available to Ham Radio operators. With a small amount of gear and a little practice, anybody can get involved in working stations […]
